The Initiatress
meets
Rite of Passage
Two Parallel Journeys
While you embody your feminine power and step into the art of the Initiatress,
the men will be guided through their own 6-day intensive in conscious masculinity.
Though you won’t cross paths during the week,
both groups will unite in a profound closing ceremony,
celebrating the sacred connection between masculine and feminine.
Sacred Separation,
Magnetic Polarity
Here’s why it’s so special:
Two Parallel Journeys: While the men embody their masculine power, the women will be guided into the art of the initiatress. Though men and women won’t cross paths during the week, both groups will come together in a powerful closing union ceremony to celebrate the divine connection between masculine and feminine.
Your Partner Can Join, Too
This is a rare opportunity for both you and your partner to walk parallel paths of growth.
For the woman: While you’re awakening deeper into your feminine essence, he’ll be deepening into presence, purpose, and conscious masculinity. Or perhaps you’ll meet him there, a man ready to rise and match your depth in every way.
For the man: While you’re transforming, the women will be on their own path, deepening into presence, purpose, and conscious femininity. Or perhaps you’ll meet her there, a woman ready to rise and match your depth in every way.
Women and men will have separate sleeping areas, schedules, and break times to ensure you remain deeply rooted in your feminine while maintaining the magnetic polarity that makes the closing ceremony so transformative.
This is more than tantra training, it’s a rare chance to transform yourself, honor the lineage of sacred union, and inspire the men around you.
Upcoming events
The Initiatress Bali - May 16 - 21 2026
Men's Rite of Passage Bali - May 16 - 21 2026
Imagine a temple where women unite
to learn the tantric arts to initiate men.
You'll be initiated into secret practices that don't only make you feel more confident & powerful in your sexuality,
It will make your lovemaking more precious, mindblowing, and profound.
PLUS, one of the beautiful things is that HIS reaction will absolutely amaze you.
"This is the best lovemaking I ever had"
"Nobody has ever done this with me"
"I feel so grateful for you"
These are the comments your man will say to you after your lovemaking.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a true initiatress in the bedroom?
In the sacred land of India, an initiatress was dedicated to the adoration of the sexual arts. She would move through ceremonies to take care of secret teachings for the rest of her life. These women learned the sacred rituals and initiations and became gatekeepers of one of the most powerful forms of art, the erotic art.
Unfortunately, our culture has shamed those erotic arts away. Instead of treating women like initiatresses, women feel judged and guilty about the energy that is supposed to radiate so strongly from them…. the sexual energy.
The thing is, a woman with the secrets to her sexuality is a woman in her power.
The initiatresses of the previous ages knew that, and now is the time that these ancient arts are being rediscovered, and you can be part of that.
The Initiatress
In this 6-day training, you'll learn practical tips on what to DO differently in the bedroom.
This journey will be transformational & educational at the same time.
The belief that there is a lack of men or that your partner can never truly meet you is not true.
You just need the tools to have incredible lovemaking; that's what you'll learn in this training.
Being an initiatress is ALL about being embodied, so expect to switch up the educational pieces with exercises to drop in your body,
you get to play, learn and experiment with the other sisters in the room.
After all, women would learn from women and only then bring the sacred arts to their men.
What you will walk away with:
Expect to gain many insights, laughs, and discussions and have ALL your questions answered to feel more confident, empowered, and skilled in the bedroom.
Walk away with practical tools, tips and techniques that you can take home to properly inivite our parnter (or future partner) to meet you deeper in the bedroom).
Learn how to actually get out of your head and into your body
Discover how to enhance your libido and be come the most magnetic, juicy, alive and radiant version of yourself
By the end of this training you will be dripping in glorious orgasmic energy that will leave you feeling high on your own goddess supply AND you'll have so much more to take back to him.
This training & tantra training will serve as a container to play in, learn in, make mistakes, get messy & feel things you didn't know you were capable of feeling.
Each day starts with a morning ritual & initiation. After brunch, you'll receive tantrik teachings (theory & education) followed by feminine embodiment practices.
In the afternoons & evenings, there can be excursions, tantra yoga & meditation, dance, advancing in the learned practices & tantrik rituals.
*PLUS, there will be many surprise elements that will make your head spin around, your eyes pop out, and your heart pound ;).
Who is this for?
This event is for experienced women who want to claim the depth of their own eroticism. Experience with personal development & tantra is a pre to joining this training. If you are new to tantra & sacred sexuality, this is NOT for you.
This training is for women who have done Tantra before taking multiple trainings, workshops and/or festivals. This training is for women who have invested already in their personal work and self-development specifically around their sexuality. For women who feel in touch with their sexuality and have already gone through their sexual healing process. This is for women who already have a dedicated spiritual practice and want to learn how to take this spiritual practice and bring it into the bedroom. You desire to go deeper into this type of embodiment and want to know how to go deeper with a man.
The entire event & all teachings will be given in English, so all nationalities are welcome!
What is expected of you?
To show up fully as you are, honor your truth and expression, and support other women in how they choose to express themselves.
To come and be in a devotional space. This is a training where you’ll be initiated into temple practices that will empower you in your own sexuality for years to come.
The entire training is fully guided from a place where prayer, devotion, heart, and sacredness meet to honor and celebrate each other in our beauty.
There is nothing you have to do that you’re not comfortable with; you can sit in the corner and meditate at any moment just to soak up the energy of it all. This training is all about your erotic empowerment!
Here are ALL the details:
We are offering a special couples discount.
Once you have booked and paid your deposit, please enter your partners name on the intake form and we will add your discount to your final balance
Included
- 6 days of precious tantrik teachings filled with sexual secrets, magical practices and feminine rituals.
- 5 nights accommodation in a beach side retreat resort
- Live transmissions from Arja Hendrikx & Amanda Biccum and their incredible team of experienced assistants to support you every step of the way.
- All meals during the training (brunch & dinner see food section below)
- + PLUS: adoring, worshipping, celebrating, mesmerising, cheering and laughing with sisters that will become life long friends!
Not included
- Flights or travel costs to reach the venue.
- Airport transfer & taxis.
- Other non-included items would be extra drinks/snacks from the restaurant, spa, massage, body treatment sessions, sauna, extra room services, and laundry.
- Please take care of your own personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance.
Secure you spot
To secure your spot, a €500 deposit is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance must be paid via bank transfer within 30 days of booking.
3 month payment plans are available upon request with a 10% fee.
Please ensure all payments are completed on time to confirm your participation.
If you book less than 30 days before the training, you must pay the full balance at the time of booking.
The food
We work closely with the retreat venue we work with to curate a menu that supports your journey.
If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs with care.
The training includes an opening dinner, brunch and dinner on the full training days, and a closing brunch on the final day.
The rooms
Get ready to connect profoundly with your fellow Initiatresses, as you’ll be staying in shared rooms with sisters. Time and time again, we’ve seen how this simple experience blossoms into some of the deepest and most beautiful friendships.
The venues we host in are beautiful yet basic providing everything you need for this journey. Each room hosts from 2 - 6 women, with a mix of single beds and double beds with splitters. Room allocation is done randomly, often leading to the most heart-opening surprises and deep friendship & sisterhood connections
Arja Hendrikx
After I released all my own shame and insecurities about sex and being sexual, I found such freedom in myself as a woman; now it's my life's mission to support other women finding that same confidence within themselves and spread the magic of these teachings, and I can't wait to welcome YOU!
You may have seen me facilitating workshops or temples at some of the biggest Tantra festivals around the world. Over the years, I’ve poured my heart and soul into creating transformative tantra trainings, and I’ve lost count of the number of workshops hosted where participants walk out saying: “this was so deep, so practical, and so incredibly sacred, it completely shifted my love-making; THANK YOU!"
My passion lies in curating experiences that are deeply sacred, profoundly connecting, and vibrantly alive. Each space I create is rooted in the timeless Tantrik teachings of the Radiance Sutras—a collection of Tantrik wisdom that reveals the sacred teachings between body and spirit.
Drawing from years of practice, study, and devotion, I weave the essence of these sutras into every experience, creating spaces where you can journey inward, awaken your spirit, and connect deeply with yourself and others. The Radiance Sutras inspire me to bring the sacred into the everyday, turning each gathering into a living celebration of life, love, and luminous connection.
I believe that these gatherings are more than just events—they’re gateways to deeper embodiment, radical self-love, and genuine community connection.
Whether it’s a temple, workshop, or festival stage, my intention is always the same: to hold a space where magic happens, hearts open, and transformation unfolds.
Amanda Biccum
For years I was disconnected from my sexuality. Having never been taught how to connect in a healthy way to my body or sexuality, I found myself often unsatisfied and disconnected during lovemaking (even with partners I had been with for years 🙈).
As I began to progress down my spiritual path as a yoga teacher and eventually went out to travel the world in order to deepen my spiritual practice I found that many of the religions/esoteric arts I studied often neglected this essential aspect of our humanity (our sexuality) until the day I discovered Sexual Tantra.
Tantra was a true homecoming for me, a place where I finally felt my spiritual and sexual essence could become one. Little did I know many of the rituals I later learned in Tantra I had been practicing versions of it on my own with lovers and partners.
Arja and I have been talking for years about the Initiation's we've done with many lovers who were completely new to this world, and who write us (years later) about how much what we shared with them changed their lives to this day.
I couldn't be more excited to team up with Arja and bring you some of the deep embodied wisdom we carry along with some of the ancient spiritual practices of Tantra to you.
Into Power, Purpose, and Sacred Union
Men, this is your call.
In the powerful lands of Bali, you are invited to step into a transformational experience designed to awaken your true power and prepare you to meet the feminine in her full radiance. Over six immersive days, you will journey into the depths of your masculinity, align with your purpose, and prepare to enter their Sacred Temple, where you will meet women who have been training as Temple Priestesses in the Initiatress Training held by Amanda Biccum and Arja Hendrikx.
The women's retreat is being held on the same land but we will not meet them until the last night.
This is more than a training, it’s an initiation.
A rare opportunity to reclaim the ancient rites of passage that connect the masculine and feminine in devotion, reverence, and sacred union.
Why This Training?
The world is calling for men who are ready to embody a new level of presence, depth, and authenticity. This is your opportunity to:
Deepen your connection to your authentic masculine power.
Prepare to hold space for the feminine in her most sacred and vulnerable expression.
Join a brotherhood of men committed to growth, truth, and transformation.
This is not a training for beginners or the curious. It is for men already walking the path of personal growth, tantra, or embodiment work, who are ready to take their journey deeper.
Will you answer the call?
What Awaits You
The first four days are designed to ground you in your power, refine your presence, and prepare you to meet the feminine.
Working with facilitator Steve Shiva and Mikkail Handby with a group of like-minded men, you will:
- Integrate your shadow, transforming your hidden fears and wounds into sources of strength and clarity.
- Sharpen your presence to hold space with integrity, strength, and love.
- Expand your emotional and energetic resilience, preparing to meet the feminine in her fullest expression.
- Engage in rituals, embodiment practices, and attunement exercises to align your mind, heart, and body with the sacred masculine.
On the final day, you will journey to the women, and step into their Sacred Temple, where the women, trained as Temple Priestesses, will lead you into rituals that celebrate the union of masculine and feminine energies.
The Sacred Temple
The final day will extend into the night, as you enter the temple, a space charged with feminine energy, beauty, and devotion.
Here, you will:
- Witness and honour the feminine in her raw, unfiltered expression.
- Offer your presence and devotion as a gift, creating a container of safety and reverence.
- Experience the profound union of the masculine and feminine, as the divine energies within both are brought into harmony.
This is not a performance or a test, it’s a sacred act of surrender, presence, and connection. The temple experience will ripple into every area of your life, transforming how you relate to yourself, the feminine, and the world.
Mens Rite of Passage
In ancient traditions, men’s rites of passage included the guidance of the feminine. The Erotic High Priestesses initiated men into the sacred arts of devotion, eros, and reverence for the feminine. These practices aligned a man’s mind, heart, and body, helping him embody his highest self. This training offers you the opportunity to reclaim these lost traditions and align with your true masculine power.
This is your chance to:
- Heal old stories and wounds that keep you disconnected from your power.
- Align your masculinity with integrity, creating deeper relationships and connections.
- Step into a sacred container where the feminine calls you to rise into your fullest expression.
What’s Expected of You?
This training requires your full commitment. You are expected to:
- Show up with everything you have, with truth, vulnerability and integrity.
- Honour the boundaries and consent of everyone in the space.
- Be present in a devotional space, ready to receive and witness the feminine in her power.
This is a sacred, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The opportunity to step into a temple guided by women devoted to the sacred arts of eros and initiation. Spaces are limited, ensuring an intimate and powerful container for transformation.
Do you feel the call to rise?
Will you step into the Sacred Temple?
Click below to apply and take your first step toward transformation.
Step 1. Click On “Buy Tickets” Now to Secure Your Spot - A €500 deposit is required at the time of booking.
Step 2. Complete the application form, sent with your payment confirmation
** If your application is not accepted your deposit will be refunded.
Step 3. The remaining balance must be paid via bank transfer within 30 days of booking.
Here are ALL the details:
Included
- 6 full days of profound Tantric teachings and practices led by Steve Shiva and Mikkail Handby supported by an experienced team of assistants.
- Sacred rituals and embodiment practices designed to connect you to your authentic masculine power and prepare you for the Sacred Temple Ritual on the final day.
- 5 nights accommodation in a beach side retreat resort
- All meals during the training (brunch & dinner see food section below)
- + PLUS: adoring, worshipping, celebrating, mesmerising, cheering and laughing with sisters that will become life long friends!
Not included
- Flights or travel costs to reach the venue.
- Airport transfer & taxis.
- Other non-included items would be extra drinks/snacks from the restaurant, spa, massage, body treatment sessions, sauna, extra room services, and laundry.
- Please take care of your own personal, medical, or trip cancellation insurance.
The Payment
To secure your spot, a €500 deposit is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance must be paid via bank transfer within 30 days of booking.
Please ensure all payments are completed on time to confirm your participation.
If you book less than 30 days before the training, you must pay the full balance at the time of booking.
Secure you spot
To secure your spot, a €500 deposit is required at the time of booking.
The remaining balance must be paid via bank transfer within 30 days of booking.
3 month payment plans are available upon request with a 10% fee.
Please ensure all payments are completed on time to confirm your participation.
If you book less than 30 days before the training, you must pay the full balance at the time of booking.
This Rite Of Passage and final Sacred Temple Ritual is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings together men and women in profound union. The women’s side of the training has SOLD OUT every time, and spaces for this men’s training are filling fast.
The food
We work closely with the retreat venue we work with to curate a menu that supports your journey.
If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs with care.
The training includes an opening dinner, brunch and dinner on the full training days, and a closing brunch on the final day.
The rooms
Get ready to connect profoundly with your fellow Rite of Passage participants, as you’ll be staying in shared rooms with brothers. Time and time again, we’ve seen how this simple experience blossoms into some of the deepest and most beautiful friendships.
The venues we host in are beautiful yet basic providing everything you need for this journey. Each room hosts from 2 - 6 men, with a mix of single beds and double beds with splitters. Room allocation is done randomly, often leading to the most heart-opening surprises and deep friendship & brotherhood connections
Steve Shiva
BSc (Hons) Psychology, GMBPsS
Masculine Embodiment and Truth-Based Relating© Coach
Steve Shiva is a man who is on a lifelong journey to embody the sacred masculine. A coach, leader, and father of two, he is the founder of multiple organisations devoted to human transformation through psychological, sexual, and embodiment practices. His work is a call to men who are ready to step into their power, confront their shadows, and live in alignment with their truth.
Since 2008 , Steve has walked the transformative path of Tantra, a practice that not only invites self-awareness but demands it. First introduced to its teachings at the OSHO International Resort in Pune, India, he discovered a way of living that honours the full spectrum of human experience: the divine and the raw, the light and the shadow. This holistic understanding of the miracle of union of feminine radiance and masculine power and purpose forms the foundation of his work.
Steve Shiva believes that true masculine power is not about domination or control, it’s about integration. A man who has faced his shadow, embraced his vulnerability, and found his edge is a man who can be trusted, not just by others, but by himself. His teachings are an initiation into this trust: guiding men into their full embodiment so they can show up in the world with presence, purpose, and unwavering strength
Steve’s partnership with Amanda Biccum, a powerful tantrik priestess and the facilitator of the Women’s Initiatress Training, exemplifies what it means to meet the feminine in her full power. Amanda embodies the feminine essence, wild, devotional, sacred, and untamed. To hold space for a woman of this caliber requires a man who has done the work.
The feminine will call the masculine to rise. She will reflect his shadows, challenge his edges, and demand his presence. A man who hasn’t faced himself will falter under this pressure. But a man who is walking his path, confronting his fears, and integrating his shadow will not only hold her power but rise through the challenge she represents.
Steve Shiva`s work is always designed to take men to their edges, and this Rite Of Passage is no different, challenging men to:
Integrate their shadows, turning fear, shame, and insecurity into sources of strength.
Expand their capacity to hold more intensity, love, and power.
Step into their truth, aligning their actions with their deepest values and purpose.
This work is not comfortable, and it is not easy. But it is the only way to embody the sacred masculine and fully meet the feminine.
Masculine power is not about perfection, it’s about presence. A man who can own every part of himself, from his animal, to his human, to his divinity embodies the sacred masculine. He becomes a man who can hold the feminine with unwavering reverence, strength, and devotion, creating a space where she can surrender fully.
This is the work: to face yourself, to rise into your power, and to become the man who can meet the feminine, the world, and yourself in truth.
Steve Shiva is calling men who are ready to step into this sacred initiation. This is not for the faint-hearted, it is for those who are prepared to face their shadows, challenge their edges, and rise into their full potential.
This is your chance to reclaim your power and embody the man you were born to be. A man who can meet a woman in her full radiance. A man who can hold himself and the world with integrity, strength, and heart.
Connect more deeply with Steve Shiva here
Mikkail Handby
Men’s Work Facilitator | Somatic Practitioner | Breathwork Leader | Fight Therapist
After twenty years navigating high-pressure environments as a world-class private chef in the super-yachting industry, leading elite teams and serving high-profile clients across the globe, Mikkail turned his focus inward into the realms of men’s work and embodied transformation.
Mikkail has a unique approach to men’s work that is rarely seen. As the lead facilitator of Fight Club in Bali, he uses fight therapy as a powerful tool for emotional release, presence, and empowerment. By integrating somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and conscious confrontation, he helps men move from disconnection to embodiment, from suppression to expression, and from chaos to calm clarity.
Through Fight Club, men’s circles, and one-on-one mentorship sessions, Mikkail guides men to reconnect with their physical power while deepening emotional awareness. His approach blends structure with freedom, strength with sensitivity, and discipline with heart.
Men who work with him describe feeling stronger, clearer, and more confident. They reclaim direction and the courage to live from truth rather than from the expectations of others.
Mikkail is the co-founder of Surrender Sanctuary, a retreat center in Bali dedicated to personal development, Tantra, and conscious relating. He is also a highly sought-after support in the international Tantra field, regularly invited by top-rated facilitators to anchor and assist in advanced trainings for men and women worldwide.
At the heart of Mikkail’s mission is a simple truth:
The world doesn’t need men who try to be perfect, it needs men who are real.
Men who can hold power with presence.
Men who lead with heart.
Connect more deeply with Mikkail here
